Tobrex 0.3% Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

This medication is used to treat eye infections.

• • Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics.

• • It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

• • This medication treats only bacterial eye infections.

• • It will not work for other types of eye infections.

• • TOBREX® (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% is a sterile topical ophthalmic antibiotic formulation prepared specifically for topical therapy of external ophthalmic infections.

• • Tobramycin is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic active against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive ophthalmic pathogens.

• • TOBREX® (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3 % is a topical antibiotic indicated in the treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria.

• • Appropriate monitoring of bacterial response to topical antibiotic therapy should accompany the use of TOBREX (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3%.

• • Clinical studies have shown tobramycin to be safe and effective for use in children.

How To Use:

In mild to moderate disease:

• • Apply a half-inch ribbon into the affected eye(s) 2 or 3 times per day.

In severe infections:

• • Instill a half-inch ribbon into the affected eye(s) every 3 to 4 hours until improvement, following which treatment should be reduced prior to discontinuation.

How to Apply TOBREX (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3%:

• • Tilt your head back.

• • Place a finger on your cheek just under your eye and gently pull down until a ”V” pocket is formed between your eyeball and your lower lid.

• • Place a small amount (about ½ inch) of TOBREX® (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% in the ”V” pocket.

• • Do not let the tip of the tube touch your eye.

• • Look downward before closing your eye.

Warnings And Precautions:

• • Before using tobramycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are:

• • allergic to it; or to other aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin); or if you have any other allergies.

• • This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

• • Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

• • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: other eye problems.

• • This drug may cause temporary blurred or unstable vision after you apply it.

• • Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

• • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

• • It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

• • Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Ingredients:

Each gram of TOBREX (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% contains:

Active:

• • tobramycin 0.3% (3 mg).

Preservative:

• chlorobutanol 0.5%. Inactives: mineral oil, white petrolatum.